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Learning to Use the Fitness Equipment: Development and Evaluation of a Context-aware System with iBeacon Technology

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To further study the context-aware learning approach, the current study, based on the technology of iBeacon and WeChat “Shake Nearby”, built a contextaware learning system on fitness equipment and fitness knowledge. The study designed a controlled experiment and related interviews to evaluate the effectiveness and superiority of the context-aware learning. Results showed that the experimental group learning by the context-aware system had a high level of technology acceptance, and a slightly higher level of learning grades and learning motivation and a slightly lower level of the cognitive load than the control group. It could be seen that context-aware learning could help students study fitness equipment using and fitness knowledge more effective and pleasant than ordinary paper study materials.

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Zou, Q., Wang, X., Chen, G. (2019). Learning to Use the Fitness Equipment: Development and Evaluation of a Context-aware System with iBeacon Technology. In: Chang, M., et al. Foundations and Trends in Smart Learning. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6908-7_21

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